Health
Alzheimer’s: Is brain inflammation the missing trigger?
THE difference between people with amyloid brain plaque who develop Alzheimer’s disease and those who…
4-in-1 hypertension treatment may be better than standard care
HIGH blood pressure remains a common condition that in creases the risk of developing serious…
Airborne transmission of viruses ‘more prevalent than previously recognized’
INTERDISCIPLINARY researchers recently conducted a review to investigate the airborne transmission of respiratory viruses. The…
Eating walnuts daily may lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
AFTER a 2-year study, participants who consumed about half a cup of walnuts each day…
Isometric resistance training can safely lower blood pressure
A new meta-analysis of 24 primary studies reexamines the effectiveness of this form of exercise…
Exercise may stave off Alzheimer’s by regulating iron levels in the brain
LACK of physical activity is known to increase a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A…
People with Delta variant can transmit virus 2 days before having symptoms
According to a new study from the journal Nature, people with the Delta variant can…
Twice as many people live with hypertension as 30 years ago
AN international study investigated changes in the prevalence and treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)…
Singapore becomes the most vaccinated country in world
According to officials, Singapore has completely vaccinated 80 percent of its 5.7 million people against…
Living space and health: How urban design affects our well-being
URBAN and housing design has intimate connections to health. Poor design choices can worsen health,…
